Acedly Field Notes
Real-world notes on the modern interview loop.
Practical, opinionated essays on interviewing, hiring, and the AI tools quietly reshaping both — written for engineers, designers, and product folks who'd rather skip the platitudes.
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- Technical Interviews5 min read
Show Googleyness in a Coding Interview: A Think-Aloud Guide
Learn how to demonstrate key Googleyness traits like collaboration and ownership during your coding interview by thinking aloud with data structure
Acedly AI - Technical Interviews5 min read
The Coding Interview Script: How to Think Out Loud Using Patterns
Learn a concrete framework to articulate your thought process in coding interviews by using common algorithm patterns as a script to go from brute-force
Acedly AI - Technical Interviews6 min read
How to Think Out Loud in a Coding Interview: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn the step-by-step framework to effectively 'think out loud' in a Google coding interview, turning vague advice into a powerful communication tool.
Acedly AI - Job Search6 min read
Real Interview or Scam? 7 Red Flags in a Teams Chat Interview
Learn to spot the warning signs of a job scam conducted over Microsoft Teams chat. This guide contrasts a real interview with common red flags.
Acedly AI - Interview Strategy5 min read
The 5-Story Portfolio: Answer Any Interview Question
Stop memorizing answers. Learn to build a versatile portfolio of 5 core career stories you can adapt to answer any behavioral or situational question.
Acedly AI - Remote Interviews5 min read
Strategic Note-Taking for Zoom Interviews: Look Prepared, Not Scripted
Learn how to use notes in a Zoom interview effectively. This guide covers cue-based prompts, physical setup, and key info to include so you sound
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